Gilbert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 16-2 to the Thomaston Bears. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Gilbert couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Thomaston's part, Sloan Walmsley made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Walmsley was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Thomaston got a massive performance out of Ava Harkness, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Addison Patchell, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Gilbert's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Thomaston, they pushed their record up to 8-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Gilbert will face off against Northwestern Regional at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Thomaston, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Terryville at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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